PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turu Rapthlaka has chosen Another Round as his entrance music. Jason Goldman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Goldman
vs
Turu Rapthlaka

200 cm
22
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turu Rapthlaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Goldman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turu Rapthlaka is trying to buck Goldman off.
Turu Rapthlaka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Turu Rapthlaka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldman off and has taken his back!
Goldman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goldman has hold of Turu Rapthlaka's hands but Turu Rapthlaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman is looking for a sweep. Turu Rapthlaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Goldman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turu Rapthlaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Goldman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turu Rapthlaka is aware though and is defending well.
Turu Rapthlaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka working some strikes from top position.
Turu Rapthlaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldman's guard.

Goldman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turu Rapthlaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turu Rapthlaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turu Rapthlaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turu Rapthlaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goldman controls Turu Rapthlaka momentarily but Turu Rapthlaka frees himself.

Goldman working for a triangle but Turu Rapthlaka defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldman is trying to control the position but Turu Rapthlaka postures up.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to stand but Goldman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldman looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turu Rapthlaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turu Rapthlaka works over Goldman with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turu Rapthlaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turu Rapthlaka is in close to Goldman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turu Rapthlaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turu Rapthlaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turu Rapthlaka throws a strike but Goldman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goldman stands up over Turu Rapthlaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turu Rapthlaka keeping full guard, as Goldman tries to pass.
Goldman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to stand up but Goldman is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turu Rapthlaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldman defends well.
Goldman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goldman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Turu Rapthlaka looking for a guillotine here but Goldman defends easily.

Turu Rapthlaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldman landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldman trying to control but Turu Rapthlaka is working from the bottom.
Goldman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Turu Rapthlaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Goldman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turu Rapthlaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldman has managed to get both his arms back between Turu Rapthlaka's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldman working some strikes from top position.
Goldman won't allow Turu Rapthlaka to sweep him here.
Goldman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turu Rapthlaka's head.

Turu Rapthlaka working for a triangle but Goldman defends it easily.
Goldman stands up over Turu Rapthlaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldman won't allow Turu Rapthlaka to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goldman is working Turu Rapthlaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Turu Rapthlaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Goldman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goldman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jason Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldman trying to control from half guard but Turu Rapthlaka is working away.
Goldman is pressing down on Turu Rapthlaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turu Rapthlaka is holding on for now.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to get back to full guard.
Turu Rapthlaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turu Rapthlaka.

Turu Rapthlaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldman defends well.

Turu Rapthlaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldman is aware though and is defending well.

Turu Rapthlaka has his foot on Goldman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldman works his way back into a safe position though.
Turu Rapthlaka is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control but Turu Rapthlaka is working from the bottom.
Goldman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldman with a nice head shot there.

Turu Rapthlaka is rocked!
Goldman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Turu Rapthlaka's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Goldman!
A victorious Jason Goldman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.